1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 396 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Volare |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |